Small Business Assistance
Related Links
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New! Roadmap to register and license your business in Washington
Tell us your ideas to improve state business and environmental regulations
Read Executive Order 12-01 on regulatory reform to help small businesses succeed and grow
See Department of Revenue's video on how to prepare for an audit: A guide for small businesses
Questions About
Business Licensing
1-800-451-7985 or bls@dor.wa.gov-
Corporations or LLCs
360-725-0377 or corps@sos.wa.gov Taxes
1-800-647-7706Employees
1-888-836-1900-
Workers Compensation, Employee Safety and Rights
1-866-219-7321 -
Environmental Permitting
1-800-917-0043 or help@ora.wa.gov
Small Business Guide
The Small Business Guide provides helpful information, links to valuable resources, and outlines the steps for starting and operating a business in Washington.
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Necessary steps before launch day.
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To download the full text version of the Small Business Guide, click here.